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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Casio TRYX and Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is very close but the TRYX (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The TRYX was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TRYX grades against the Fujifilm XQ2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Fujifilm XQ2

 TRYX Fujifilm XQ2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Casio TRYX

 Fujifilm XQ2 TRYX 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Fujifilm XQ2

 TRYX Fujifilm XQ2 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ2 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TRYX against the Fujifilm XQ2.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and Fujifilm XQ2 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The TRYX includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The older TRYX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
58
screen articulates fully
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography advice
56
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery (240 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
28
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
62
display is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Fujifilm XQ2
 Casio Exilim TRYXFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Fujifilm XQ2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $689 $299